Tag Archives: Civil War

What Kind of Disease is “Feb. Int. Quot”?

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Don Taylor

AH-20 – Sylvanus Scoggins Sometimes I’m not sure where to turn. I’ve looked at several sources and just haven’t found the answer to my question. I was recently researching Sylvester Scoggins as part of my Adair project.  Sylvester was born … Continue reading →

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Searching for the death records for Frank Barber

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Don Taylor

Franklin E Barber (1836-1917) 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 4 By Don Taylor Intro Sometimes learning a key bit of information about an ancestor can be complicated.  In the 1910 Census, Franklin’s wife, Sarah, indicates that she is … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day 2015

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Don Taylor

Today I remember my ancestors that served in the military. I know of 64 relatives who served in the military, ten of whom are my direct ancestors.  Six of those 10 served in the Revolutionary War and two served in … Continue reading →

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Peter Fletcher Howell (1842-1924)

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 32 – Peter Fletcher Howell (1842-1924) By Don Taylor Peter Fletcher Howell Thanks to Robert Capel via Flickr There is a kind of look in his eye that says he has seen too much … Continue reading →

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Eliza Jane Fannin (1861-1882)

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 25 – Eliza Jane Fannin (1861-1882) Sometimes it is necessary to go back to the drawing board. My records on my 2nd great-grandparents are abysmal.  I have a couple documents.  One is a paragraph … Continue reading →

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